Comments on: Shopping for the first day – clothing http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing having fun while doing a great job would be killer, right? Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:09:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Parador http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Parador Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:27:05 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-243 I opt for a pair of tailored trousers, nice shirt and blazer or a pencil skirt with shirt and blazer. Black, Grey, Dark blue are good for most women. I very rarely wear white shirts, as I feel too "plain" (I prefer a soft pink or blue). I always wear heels (not chunky) and depending on my mood either sheer or black tights. A really important consideration is to get well fitted underwear, no one likes to look at back flab because of a tight bra, or a laced bra or "peeking" underwear from your trousers. Futhermore, make sure that your pencil skirt is comfortable, both to walk in and sit in (be careful its not too tight, and if it is tightish, do not, i repeat, do not wear grandma undies - seeing underwear lines on a buttox is not presentable). Always wear a tank top underneath your shirt, so no one can see anything they shouldn't and be conservative but "made up" with your makeup (i.e. foundation, natural powder, a little bit of eyeliner and mascara, and a soft lipstick - no lipgloss). With regards to your hair make sure it is well groomed and that you feel comfortable with it (I like buns or neat ponytails) and dont ever, ever play with your hair especially at meetings - it is unsightly. Finally make sure your nails are presentable, always use nail polish, and remember to use discrete hues and to moisturize your hands so they are not chapped. Last but not least, remember, you are a woman, not a woMAN, so use your assets - look feminine but not sexy, fresh but not young and celebrate the fact that we have a bit more leeway in dressing nicely compared to the guys. I opt for a pair of tailored trousers, nice shirt and blazer or a pencil skirt with shirt and blazer. Black, Grey, Dark blue are good for most women. I very rarely wear white shirts, as I feel too "plain" (I prefer a soft pink or blue). I always wear heels (not chunky) and depending on my mood either sheer or black tights. A really important consideration is to get well fitted underwear, no one likes to look at back flab because of a tight bra, or a laced bra or "peeking" underwear from your trousers. Futhermore, make sure that your pencil skirt is comfortable, both to walk in and sit in (be careful its not too tight, and if it is tightish, do not, i repeat, do not wear grandma undies – seeing underwear lines on a buttox is not presentable). Always wear a tank top underneath your shirt, so no one can see anything they shouldn't and be conservative but "made up" with your makeup (i.e. foundation, natural powder, a little bit of eyeliner and mascara, and a soft lipstick – no lipgloss). With regards to your hair make sure it is well groomed and that you feel comfortable with it (I like buns or neat ponytails) and dont ever, ever play with your hair especially at meetings – it is unsightly. Finally make sure your nails are presentable, always use nail polish, and remember to use discrete hues and to moisturize your hands so they are not chapped. Last but not least, remember, you are a woman, not a woMAN, so use your assets – look feminine but not sexy, fresh but not young and celebrate the fact that we have a bit more leeway in dressing nicely compared to the guys.

]]> By: LGM http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-227 LGM Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:50:09 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-227 Does anyone have any suggestions for women? It's much easier for us to not stay within the appropriate lines... Does anyone have any suggestions for women? It's much easier for us to not stay within the appropriate lines…

]]> By: Stylin’ and Profilin’ – thoughts on business dress sense « Consultinggrad http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Stylin’ and Profilin’ – thoughts on business dress sense « Consultinggrad Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:43:20 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-183 [...] More thoughts on business dress: Killer consultant: Shopping for the first day; clothing [...] [...] More thoughts on business dress: Killer consultant: Shopping for the first day; clothing [...]

]]> By: Consultinggrad http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Consultinggrad Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:40:36 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-184 Excellent post and nice comments. I'd like to add, TM Lewins crease like nobody's business in my experience. Don't know whether it's just cos I'm short or if other people find the same problem with the material. Tend to find, saville row shirts are quite nice, the full cotton herringbone ones. Key is to get something well fitting that doesn't crumple in the wrong places. Also, I'm really put off when guys where suits that are just way tooo tight. Different story when it comes to girls of course but that's a separate matter. I've also put together a similar post geared mainly towards graduates and interview dress with visual aids! : <a href="http://consultinggrad.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/stylin-and-profilin-thoughts-on-business-dress-sense/" target="_blank">http://consultinggrad.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/st...</a> Excellent post and nice comments. I'd like to add, TM Lewins crease like nobody's business in my experience. Don't know whether it's just cos I'm short or if other people find the same problem with the material.

Tend to find, saville row shirts are quite nice, the full cotton herringbone ones. Key is to get something well fitting that doesn't crumple in the wrong places.

Also, I'm really put off when guys where suits that are just way tooo tight. Different story when it comes to girls of course but that's a separate matter.

I've also put together a similar post geared mainly towards graduates and interview dress with visual aids! : http://consultinggrad.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/st…

]]> By: Xenia http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Xenia Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:38:19 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-178 thank you for talking about the pants' length. I think it's also very important that they are not too long. I you are rather short and the "mass" pant's go too much over your shoes so that they look like an accordion - please go to a tailor to shorten them . it's just 10-12 euros investment, but will make you look better then the vast majority! best, thank you for talking about the pants' length. I think it's also very important that they are not too long. I you are rather short and the "mass" pant's go too much over your shoes so that they look like an accordion – please go to a tailor to shorten them . it's just 10-12 euros investment, but will make you look better then the vast majority!
best,

]]> By: Edgar http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Edgar Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:49:10 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-176 I think that all of the posts have been great and they go into great detail about the tips. I would only like to add a "best practice"... It is very important to INSPECT your clothes every now and then. Even the best shoe/tie/shirt/suit suffers from regular wear and tear. Check out for: hard to detect stains, small holes in fabric, collar wear in shirts, etc. I think that all of the posts have been great and they go into great detail about the tips.
I would only like to add a "best practice"…
It is very important to INSPECT your clothes every now and then. Even the best shoe/tie/shirt/suit suffers from regular wear and tear. Check out for: hard to detect stains, small holes in fabric, collar wear in shirts, etc.

]]> By: Management Consulting Interviews | Preparation Tips | Case Studies and Fit Questions http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Management Consulting Interviews | Preparation Tips | Case Studies and Fit Questions Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:01:10 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-117 [...] 1. Wear something that looks good and makes you feel confident - never underestimate the power of first appearances. Dress like a consultant, and you’ll look like you belong. Great post on consulting dress code here [...] [...] 1. Wear something that looks good and makes you feel confident – never underestimate the power of first appearances. Dress like a consultant, and you’ll look like you belong. Great post on consulting dress code here [...]

]]> By: newbie http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-116 newbie Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:17:03 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-116 Thanks for contributing travelgirldc. Can you (or anyone) make any recommendations for must have clothing for women? It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for contributing travelgirldc. Can you (or anyone) make any recommendations for must have clothing for women? It would be greatly appreciated!

]]> By: Shopping for the first day - clothing | Killer Consultant | UtterFashion.Com http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Shopping for the first day - clothing | Killer Consultant | UtterFashion.Com Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:18:48 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-113 [...] Original post: Shopping for the first day - clothing | Killer Consultant [...] [...] Original post: Shopping for the first day – clothing | Killer Consultant [...]

]]> By: Davide Tassinari http://www.killerconsultant.com/consulting101/shopping-for-the-first-day-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Davide Tassinari Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:44:15 +0000 http://www.killerconsultant.com/?p=82#comment-111 Oh, and FYI I've just bought online 12 (identical) pairs of black socks, since I was running a bit thin :P Oh, and FYI I've just bought online 12 (identical) pairs of black socks, since I was running a bit thin :P

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